Thousands of homes across the UK have been plunged into darkness after Storm Dave battered the country with 90mph winds, toppling trees and damaging property nationwide.
Energy network operators confirmed engineers are working around the clock to restore power to affected households. The widespread outages have hit communities hardest in areas that bore the brunt of the storm's fury, with residents advised to avoid unnecessary travel whilst clear-up operations continue.
The Met Office had issued severe weather warnings before Storm Dave struck, warning of building damage, power cuts and coastal flooding - all of which have materialised across the country.
Emergency services have mobilised in response to the chaos. Fire and rescue teams are clearing roads blocked by fallen trees and securing dangerous structures, whilst police forces have urged motorists to drive carefully as several routes remain closed due to debris and flooding.
The severe weather's impact extends far beyond immediate damage, disrupting transport networks, local businesses and daily life for communities still counting the cost. The storm highlights ongoing concerns about infrastructure resilience as the UK faces increasingly frequent extreme weather events.